University of Wisconsin–Madison

Guide Topic: Cybersecurity

AI at work: A practical guide to using UW’s tools safely

Artificial intelligence tools can help you work smarter: drafting emails, summarizing documents, brainstorming ideas. But when you’re working with university data, choosing the right AI tool matters.

Prove it’s you! Multi-factor authentication for students

Protect your UW–Madison account with multi-factor authentication. Follow these steps to get started.

Guidelines, best practices & advice for UW–‍Madison IT professionals

IT professionals at UW–‍Madison developed this resource. We recognize that having a shared set of guidelines, best practices, and advice helps us to better serve our users, our units, and the institution. If you identify as an IT professional, this guide is for you.

Resource guide for new IT staff

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is committed to supporting new employees in successfully transitioning to our workplace. Here are some resources that will help.

Tips for safe web browsing

How safely do you use technology in your daily life? There are countless threats that try to compromise your devices and steal your personal information. Learn how to browse the internet cautiously to prevent becoming a victim.

Learn how to recognize and report phishing

Learn the tell-tale signs of a phishing attempt.

Securing your mobile device

iPhone? Android? Windows? Regardless of which kind of mobile device you carry, thieves want it and hackers want what’s on it. Here are some steps to make sure that your mobile device and everything that’s on it stays safe.

Tech for new students: Where do I start?

We’re here to help you with technology so that you can get the most out of your time on campus. Get free technology consulting and hands-on support when something goes wrong.

Getting started: multi-factor authentication for faculty & staff

Protect your UW–Madison account with multi-factor authentication. Follow these steps to get started.

Safe computing when traveling abroad

Is there a trip abroad in your future? Read this to find out while preparing to leave, when out of the country and upon your return how to keep your accounts, devices and data safe.